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ix x 9.6 in . Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support... 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
ix x 9.6 in . Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support... 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
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...Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying ...Product introduction Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
...Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying ...Product introduction Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
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...USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on ... 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 8. We...
...USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on ... 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 8. We...
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Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, ...an item and click Install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject ...
Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, ...an item and click Install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject ...
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...to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a... ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
...to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a... ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
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...disabled, the hot plug function of the OROM UI Splash screen in a normal status. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled] When enabled, the HDD password unlock feature is shown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OROM UI Normal Delay [2 sec] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response technology. ...
...disabled, the hot plug function of the OROM UI Splash screen in a normal status. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled] When enabled, the HDD password unlock feature is shown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OROM UI Normal Delay [2 sec] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response technology. ...
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... state of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to [Disabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.9 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The...
... state of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to [Disabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.9 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The...
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...This item allows you to launch. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-43 Delete key Allows you to load the downloaded PK from your installed operating system. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select ... system's Secure Boot keys will change from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want...
...This item allows you to launch. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-43 Delete key Allows you to load the downloaded PK from your installed operating system. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select ... system's Secure Boot keys will change from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want...
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... single computer. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Set New Key Allows you to delete the Key from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows...
... single computer. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Set New Key Allows you to delete the Key from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows...
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...the boot screen. 2-48 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power on your 100 series platform. 4. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 ...to be preloaded in this chapter are for reference only. It is a guide on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. The setup procedures presented in order to a USB storage device on the...
...the boot screen. 2-48 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power on your 100 series platform. 4. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 ...to be preloaded in this chapter are for reference only. It is a guide on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. The setup procedures presented in order to a USB storage device on the...
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The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-49 screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-49 screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
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...Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. On your 100 series platform. 6. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. screen will be loaded automatically...(Power-On Self Test) to your system and press F8 during installation startup. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system....
...Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. On your 100 series platform. 6. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. screen will be loaded automatically...(Power-On Self Test) to your system and press F8 during installation startup. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system....
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.... - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." - Select the folder to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 6. Insert...
.... - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." - Select the folder to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 6. Insert...